Human Trafficking Taskforce Coordinator/Grant Mgr.
County of Camden
Camdenton, MO
09.2023 - Current
Create an approved budget for DOJ grant.
Determine, order, receive and maintain equipment for future taskforce use.
Organized and scheduled off-site trainings for Law Enforcement, Medical, Victim Advocates and other critical partners.
Develop and Organize a Taskforce Team to implement future investigations and operations from diverse disciplines and geographical locations.
Develop an interdisciplinary approach to uncover and receive Human Trafficking Victims.
Develop an interdisciplinary approach to uncover, investigate and successfully prosecute Human Traffickers.
Complete Grant Manager responsibilities.
Shared confidential investigative and intelligence information with different law enforcement agencies to achieve criminal justice goals.
Crime Victim Advocate
Camden County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney
Camdenton, MO
01.2023 - 09.2023
Developed and maintained relationships with victims, their families, law enforcement personnel, prosecutors, victim service providers, and other stakeholders.
Provided emotional support and comfort to victims of crime.
Attended court hearings to provide advocacy for victims throughout the criminal justice process.
Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss individual cases involving victims of crime.
Assisted clients in understanding complex legal proceedings associated with their cases.
Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
Friends of the Missouri Governor's Mansion
Jefferson City, MO
05.2022 - 12.2022
Managed special projects as assigned by the CEO in a timely manner.
Coordinated meetings and volunteer schedules for Mansion Docents.
Handled Docent applications, conducted background investigations, took part in interviews and created on-boarding process for new Docents.
Researched historical records, financial accounts and developed reports.
Updated donor database
District Administrator
Missouri Division of Probation and Parole
Lake Ozark, MO
01.2003 - 03.2021
Oversaw operations and staff in 5 offices in 5 different counties.
Managed all personnel matters within the district including recruitment, hiring, performance reviews, disciplinary actions.
Created and maintained productive relationships with key stakeholders in the district.
Communicate updates and ensured compliance with state, department and division policies, procedures, and laws.
Minimized staff turnover through appropriate selection, leadership and positive work environment.
Participated in statewide, departmental,and divisional committees and taskforce.
Retired March 1, 2021
Probation and Parole Unit Supervisor
Missouri Board Of Probation And Parole
Camdenton Mo, MO
08.1997 - 12.2002
Provided leadership and direction to team members, ensuring all tasks were completed in a timely manner.
Developed and implemented strategies for improved workflow processes.
Conducted regular staff meetings to ensure open communication between departments.
Assisted with the recruitment, hiring, orientation and training of new employees.
Monitored daily operations and performance of unit personnel, providing guidance and feedback as needed.
Evaluated employee performance on a regular basis using measurable criteria such as quality assurance metrics.
Reviewed employees' work to check adherence to quality standards and proper procedures.
Supervised 10 Probation and Parole Officers in 3 different counties.
Probation and Parole Officer
Missouri Board Of Probation And Parole
St Louis, MO
11.1992 - 08.1997
Conducted initial assessments of parolees to determine risk and needs.
Monitored compliance with court orders, conditions of release, and behavior in the community.
Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for individuals on probation and parole.
Investigated violations of parole or probation conditions and took appropriate action when necessary.
Provided guidance and assistance to parolees regarding job searches, housing, education, counseling, healthcare services, and other areas of need.
Visited homes or workplaces of those under supervision to ensure they are abiding by all rules set forth by the court system.
Prepared reports summarizing cases as needed for review by judges and the Parole Board.
Prepared Pre-Sentence Investigation reports to the Court.
Prepared Executive Clemency Reports to the Governor's Office.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration/ Law Enforcement
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO
12-1991
Accomplishments
Named by KRCG as a "Person you should know"
Part of Operation Hornet's Nest (Miller County Sex Offender Compliance Operation)
Keynote Speaker at Arkansas Probation and Parole Association Conference
Speaker at the MCA/MPPOA Fall Conference
Took part in Human Trafficking Operation in St. Joesph Mo
Named Probation and Parole Human Trafficking Hero 2020-2021
Vice President of Lake Area Citizens Advisory Board
Board Member of the Sexual Assault Response Team
Board Member of the Miller County Child Fatality Review Board
Support Member of Lake Area Major Case Squad
Board Member of the Lake Area Stop Human Trafficking Coalition
1000's of hours of multidisciplinary training
Liaison to the Missouri Highway Patrol Human Trafficking Unit.
Active part of Cold Case Investigation Team with Major Case Squad
Member of the Missouri Attorney General's Human Trafficking Taskforce
Timeline
Human Trafficking Taskforce Coordinator/Grant Mgr.
County of Camden
09.2023 - Current
Crime Victim Advocate
Camden County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney
01.2023 - 09.2023
Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
Friends of the Missouri Governor's Mansion
05.2022 - 12.2022
District Administrator
Missouri Division of Probation and Parole
01.2003 - 03.2021
Probation and Parole Unit Supervisor
Missouri Board Of Probation And Parole
08.1997 - 12.2002
Probation and Parole Officer
Missouri Board Of Probation And Parole
11.1992 - 08.1997
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration/ Law Enforcement